Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance

Discover the essentials of vibration testing and its importance in product design. Learn how to consider real-world usage and customer interactions during testing. The dangers of blindly following standards are highlighted, urging a tailored approach. Explore methods for assessing mobile phone durability and the complexities of simulating real-life conditions in labs. Gain insights into managing stress factors in testing for improved accuracy, and laugh along with anecdotes that underscore the need for thorough longevity testing.

We surely want to improve the MTBF of a system. If we do, it means it fails less often. But why do we keep saying it is 'bad'? Well that is because the MTBF is a vastly oversimplified metric that sounds like 'reliability' (it isn't) that seems to infect so many reliability engineering activities and analyses that actually get in the way of improving the overall MTBF. Confused? Listen to this podcast.

What Counts Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a listener question about what type of field or test issues to count when assessing or estimating reliability in a project. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how to collect and maintain field and test data when calculating or estimating reliability. Topics include: Do you […]

Facilitator and Deep Understanding Abstract Carl and Fred discuss  an Inside FMEA reader question: “does a facilitator have to have a deep understanding of the subject matter they are facilitating?” Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the level of knowledge a facilitator must have about there subject being facilitated, in order to […]

Influence vs Facilitation Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss influence vs. facilitation and the difficulty of trying to do both at once. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss influence vs. facilitation, comparing the roles of when you are a contributor vs. facilitating with peers. Topics include: The need to be a facilitator when […]

Delve into the world of structured problem solving with the 8 Disciplines method as Dianna, Fred, and their AI guest, G, tackle the nuances of root cause analysis. Discover the complexities of troubleshooting issues, like malfunctioning dishwashers, and how manufacturers can adapt to consumer needs. Explore the benefits of gamification in reliability engineering and the pivotal role of AI in fostering collaboration. Join the hosts as they share insights that promise to enhance understanding and motivation within the field.

Do you work in an organization where the design team never speaks to the manufacturing team? ... or where the design team keeps complaining that the manufacturing team only tells them what they can't do? ... or vice versa? ... or do you have another team that essentially redesigns everything to make it manufacturable? Listen to this podcast ...

What happens if we (think) we need to find the reliability of something with a small amount of data? What do we do? How do we find a number? How does this number help?

Influence – How to Get It & How to Keep It! Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how to influence decision makers to get your ideas adopted and deployed. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how to get your reliability and quality objectives  adopted into a project. Influencing topics include: What are the […]

Do it Right the First Time Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the risks to reliability of having to rework or human handling of circuit boards and rework in general. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss process control and hand soldering and how it increases the reliability risk compared to the original production […]